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Teen killed Monday morning in Hollygrove shooting

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An 18-year-old man was killed early Monday morning during a shooting in Hollygrove. New Orleans police said the shooting happened in 2600 block of Monroe Street near Belfast Street. (image via Google Maps)

An 18-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday morning in Hollygrove. The shooting was one of four in New Orleans between midnight and 3 a.m. Monday.

New Orleans police said the fatal shooting happened in 2600 block of Monroe Street near Belfast Street. The man was shot multiple times and found at 2:30 a.m. Monday behind an abandoned house. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man's name is being withheld until his family is notified. Police also have not disclosed any information about a motive or possible suspects.

The shooting was one of four in New Orleans between midnight and 3 a.m. Monday.

Authorities ask anyone with information on this crime to contact Homicide Detective Clinton Givens at504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.